EN10025 S355J2 equivalent grade in China

EN10025 S355J2 equivalent grade in China

EN10025 S355J2 is low alloy steel commonly used in Europe. EN10025 S355J2 equivalent grade in China is Q345D. Their chemical composition is slightly different and mechanical properties are similar.

Chemical composition of S355J2 steel and EN10025 S355J2 equivalent grade Q345D:

Grade C Si Mn P S Cu N Nb V Ti Cr Ni Mo B Als
S355J2 0.24 0.60 1.70 0.035 0.035 0.60 0.014 - - - - - - - -
Q345D 0.18 0.50 1.70 0.030 0.025 0.30 0.01 0.07 0.15 0.20 0.30 0.50 0.10 - 0.015

Mechanical properties of S355J2 steel and EN10025 S355J2 equivalent grade Q345D:

Grade Yield strength ReH/(N/mm2) (t≤16mm) min Tensile strength Rm/(N/mm2) (3mm≤t≤16mm) Elongation A/%(3mm≤t≤40mm) min Charpy V test
Temperature/℃ Impact energy (Longitudinal)/J min
S355J2 355 450-680 22 -20 27
Q345D 345 470-630 21 -20 27

In terms of chemical composition and mechanical properties, the S355J2 steel and EN10025 S355J2 equivalent grade Q345D almost can be used to replace each other. However, in actual application, it is better to ask for technician or engineer approval if you want to use one to instead the other.